Surveillance of West Nile virus infections in humans and animals in Europe, monthly report – data submitted up to 3 September 2026
Surveillance of West Nile virus infections in humans and animals in Europe, monthly report – data submitted up to 3 September 2026
The 2026 WNV season is currently seeing an intense level of circulation in both humans and animals in several European countries.
There is currently no indication of increased disease severity in humans in EU/EEA countries.
Italy remains the most affected country in 2026, reporting the most human cases and avian outbreaks. Greece has reported a record number of human WNV cases for this time of the year.
The Netherlands reported its first human WNV infections since 2020, alongside outbreaks in birds and equids, across a broad geographic area.
Although no human WNV cases have ever been notified in Belgium, ongoing circulation in birds and equids across eight regions suggests a risk for human infections.
North Macedonia is experiencing an unprecedented WNV outbreak in the capital region, with human cases and detections in birds.
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